According to Governo da Bahia, students taking the Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio (Enem) 2026 will have free access to public transport on 8 and 15 November, the days the exams are held. The measure was set by a decree published in the state's Official Gazette (Diário Oficial) on Friday (6), according to the same source.

Which services are included

The free travel covers the metro, intermunicipal buses, the VLT light rail, lanchinhas and ferry-boat services, according to Governo da Bahia. For metro riders, the trip to the exam venue will not require a fare on those two dates.

Who is eligible and when

The benefit is aimed at students registered for Enem 2026. To use it, students must present their proof of registration and an official identification document with a photo, according to the publisher. Free service runs from 6am to 8pm.

Government statement

Governor Jerônimo Rodrigues highlighted the initiative in a social media post. In his words, the government continues working to support students and make it easier for them to reach the exam venue, according to Governo da Bahia.

What passengers should know

  • Dates: 8 and 15 November.
  • Hours: 6am to 8pm.
  • Documents: proof of registration and an official photo ID.
  • Covered services: metro, intermunicipal buses, VLT, lanchinhas and ferry-boat.

The source does not give further operational details, such as station-level arrangements or changes to regular schedules.